American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.
The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.
Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing heart disease and encourage people to live heart healthy lives.
For More Information, visit:
- The American Heart Association
American Heart Month Sponsor - About Heart Disease
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Quit Smoking
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Heart Health and Stroke
Office on Women’s Health - The Heart Truth Campaign
National Institutes of Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Keep the Beat: Deliciously Health Eating
National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Keep the Beat: Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes (Spanish/English) [PDF – 2 MB]
National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Heart Health
National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging - High Blood Cholesterol
National Institutes of Health, National Institute On Aging - High Blood Pressure
National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: Know the Facts
S. Food and Drug Administration
Resources:
Health Topics
- Keep Your Heart Healthy
- Heart Health: Conversation starters
- Heart Healthy Foods: Shopping list
- Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
- Manage Stress
Healthy People Topic Area
Personal Health Tools
- My Blood Pressure Wallet Card [PDF – 679 KB]
- Adult BMI Calculator
- Be Active Your Way Widget
- Daily Food and Activity Diary
Videos
- How Old Is Your Heart? Learn Your Heart Age!
- Blood Pressure Control
- Risks for Heart Disease and Stroke
Other Resources